decorflame M100-25FAO User manual

ATTENTION:
1. Find a location for the fireplace heater that is
protected from direct sunlight.
2. Do not plug the unit into the power outlet
before you read all instructions.
ELECTRIC FIREPLACE HEATER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
M100-25FAO

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WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND INJURY TO
PERSONS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
Please note when you open the carton
carefully check the unit and make sure
there are no damages. If you have any
problems with the unit, with how the various
functions work or with hidden damages or
missing parts please call 1-800-459-4409
(EST) immediately for service. NOTE: DO
NOT RETURN UNIT TO THE STORE BEFORE
CALLING THE TOLL FREE NUMBER. Do
not dispose of your cartons until you are
completely satisfied with your new fireplace
heater. Read all instructions thoroughly be-
fore operating your new Electric Fireplace.
NOTE: Light bulbs may become loose
during shipping. If the flame effect is dim
or does not work, please check that light
bulb or bulbs are finger tight in socket. See
instructions for replacing bulb or bulbs.
Please do not return the sample to the store
before checking light bulbs.
NOTE: The electric fireplace heater may
emit a slight harmless odor when first
turned on. This is caused by activating the
internal heater components for the first
time and should not occur again. 1) Read
all instructions before using this electric
fireplace heater.
2) This electric fireplace heater is hot when
in use. To avoid burns, do not let bare skin
touch hot surfaces. The grill directly in front
of the heater outlet becomes hot during
heater operation. Keep combustible materi-
als, such as furniture, pillows, bedding,
papers, clothes, and curtains at least 3 feet
(0.9 m) away from the front of the unit and
keep them away from the sides and rear.
3) Extreme caution is necessary when any
heater is used by, or near, children or indi-
viduals with disabilities and whenever the
fireplace is left operating and unattended.
4) Always unplug fireplace when not in use.
5) Do not operate any electric fireplace with
a damaged cord or plug or after the heater
malfunctions, has been dropped or dam-
aged in any manner.
6) Do not use outdoors.
7) This electric fireplace heater is not in-
tended for use in bathrooms, laundry areas
and similar indoor locations. Never locate
heater where it may fall into a bathtub or
other water container.
8) Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not

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cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or
similar coverings. Arrange cord away from
traffic area and where it will not be tripped
over.
9) To disconnect fireplace, turn controls to
off, then remove plug from outlet.
10) Connect to properly grounded outlets
only.
11) Do not insert or allow foreign objects to
enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as
this may cause an electric shock or fire, or
damage the heater.
12) To prevent a possible fire, do not block
air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do
not use on soft surfaces, like a bed, where
openings may become blocked.
13) A heater has hot and arcing or sparking
parts inside. Do not use it in areas where
gasoline, paint, or flammable liquids are
used or stored.
14) Use this fireplace heater only as
described in this manual. Any other use
not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.
15) Avoid the use of an extension cord
because the extension cord may overheat
and cause a risk of fire. However, if you have
to use an extension cord, the cord shall be
No.14 AWG minimum size and rated not
less than 1875 watts.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
16) Do not plug this product into a receptacle
controlled by a wall switch or dimmer.
17) When storing or transporting the unit
and cord, keep in a dry place, free from
excessive vibration and store so as to
avoid damage.
CAUTION
If you use this heater in conjunction with
a thermal control, a program controller,
a timer or any other device that switches
the heater on automatically, remember to
observe all safety warnings at all times. The
fireplace heater has safety overheat protec-
tion. If the overheat protection trips, switch
off all switch buttons and wait approximately
5 -10 minutes. It should reset automatically
once the unit cools down.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE.

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WARNING:
Procedures and techniques if not care-
fully followed - will result in damage to the
equipment. - will expose the user to the risk
of serious injury, illness or death.
This electric fireplace heater is for use on
120 volts. The cord has a plug as shown at
A in illustration below. An adapter as shown
at C is available for connecting three-blade
grounding-type plugs to two-slot recep-
tacles. The green grounding plug extending
from the adapter must be connected to
a permanent ground such as a properly
grounded outlet box. The adapter should not
be used if a three-slot grounded receptacle
is available.
A 15 AMP circuit is required to operate this
heater. If the breaker trips when the heater
is used then you may need to move the
heater to another location or unplug other
appliances that are on the same circuit. If
you require an extension cord use one that
is rated at 1875 watts.
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MANTEL AND
INSERT ASSEMBLY:
WARNING: Make sure the fireplace INSERT
controls are in the OFF position and the
INSERT is NOT plugged in.
CAUTION: Place a piece of cardboard or
protective sheet on the floor in order to avoid
scratching the decorative surface of your
mantel during assembly.
Please DO NOT fully tighten the KD screws
until all panels are assembled.
Step 1: Attach 4 plastic connector [X] to Front
panel [C] with 6 KD screws. Attach 4 Wheels
[R] to Base with 16 Small screws [S]. See
Fig. A.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS LIST:
Fireplace insert 1
A) Top panel 1
B) Base 1
C) Front panel 1
D) Left front panel 1
E) Right front panel 1
F) Left side panel 1
G) Right side panel 1
R) Wheels 4
S) Small screws 16
T) Medium brackets 3
U) Mounting brackets 2
V) Medium KD screws 5
W) KD screws 48
X) Plastic connectors 16
Y) SELF REPAIR SET
Touch-up repair paint (bottle)
L-shape bracket 2
Screws for L bracket 8
Plastic connectors 1
KD screws 3
KD nuts 3
Z) WALL ANCHOR SAFETY
CABLE
Wall anchor 1
Screw for wall anchor 1
Screw for mantle 1
Safety cable 1
TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWDRIVER

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Fig. A
NOTE: If the KD SCREW(S) do not fit during as-
sembly, loosen the 2 screws to adjust the PLAS-
TIC CONNECTOR until the PANELS/KD SCREWS
can be installed.
Step 2: Attach 12 Plastic connectors [X] to Left
front panel [D], Right front panel [E], Left side
panel [F] and Right side panel [G] with 24 KD
screws (2 screws for each connector). See Fig. B.
Fig. B
Step 3: Attach Left side panel [F] to Left front
panel [D] with 2 KD screws. Attach Right side
panel [G] to Right front panel [E] with 2 KD
screws. See Fig. C.
Fig. C
Step 4: Attach Left front panel [D] and Left
side panel [F] to Base [B] with 3 KD screws.
Attach Right front panel [E] and Right side
panel [G] to Base [B] with 3 KD screws.
See Fig. D.
Fig. D
Step 5: Attach Front panel [C] to Left front
panel [D] and Right front panel [E] with 2 KD
screws. See Fig. E.
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Fig. E
Step 6: Attach Top panel [A] to the unit as
shown in Fig. F with 4 KD screws.
Fig. F
Step 7: Tighten all KD SCREWS.
FIREPLACE INSERT
INSTALLATION
The fireplace insert can be installed after the
mantel has been fully assembled.
WARNING: Make sure the fireplace insert
controls are in the OFF position and the unit
is NOT plugged in.
Step 1: Carefully place the INSERT in the
unit opening. The front of INSERT should be
flush with the front of the mantel. Carefully
lift the INSERT into the mantel until the top
stopper is against the mantel.
Step 2: Attach top side of the insert with
3 Med bracket [T] and 3 Med KD screws
[V]. Attach 2 Mounting Brackets [U] at the
bottom side of insert with 2 Med KD screws.
See Fig. G.
Fig. G
Step 3: Move assembled unit to desired
location. Unit should not be positioned in
area exposed to direct sunlight.
WALL ANCHOR
SAFETY CABLE
The use of WALL ANCHOR SAFETY CABLE
is highly recommended in order to reduce
the risk of the fireplace being tipped over
accidentally. WARNING: This CABLE may
reduce possible risk of injury if the fireplace
is improperly handled, but is not a substi-
tute for proper adult supervision. Children
should not be left unattended near any
heater.
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OPERATION
1. Drill a 5/16” (8 mm) hole in the wall. Insert
the PLASTIC WALL ANCHOR into the hole
and gently tap until the flange on the anchor
is against the wall surface.
2. Position the back edge of the mantel close
to the wall.
3. Attach the SAFETY CABLE to the mantel
using the SCREW FOR MANTLE. See fig. I
Fig. I
4. Use the SCREW FOR WALL to attach the
other end of SAFETY CABLE to the wall.
5. Make sure all screws are tight.
After reading complete instructions, confirm
all controls on fireplace are in the OFF posi-
tion. Plug the fireplace into a 15AMP/120Volt
outlet. If the cord does not reach, you may
use an extension cord rated for a minimum
of 1875 WATTS. Once the fireplace insert
has been properly connected to a grounded
electrical outlet, it is ready to operate.
OPERATION BY
THE CONTROL PANEL
The controls are located behind the grill
below the front glass and can be accessed
by pulling the grill from the top, forward and
down.
O/I: Press this button for main power and
flame effect. The indicator light will turn on.
See below for other control switches.
1250W: For heat function - Press this switch
while the O/I switch is in the ON position. The
indicator light will turn ON.
Temperature Control: To adjust the tempera-
ture to your individual requirements, turn the
temperature control dial to the right (clock-
wise) to increase the desired temperature
and to the left for lower temperature. This
temperature control dial can only be used
while the O/I switch and 1250W switch are in
the ON position.

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Note: When the O/I switch is turned off, the
heater functions will stop even though the
switches may be in the ON position.
MAINTENANCE WARNING:
Disconnect power and unplug the power
cord before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock or damage to persons. The bulbs in
your unit can become extremely hot. Allow
at least 10 minutes between turning off the
unit and removing the light bulbs to avoid
the accidental burning of the skin.
RISK OF FIRE: Do not exceed the
recommended bulb wattage.
REPLACING THE FLAME
EFFECT LIGHT AND
LOG-SET LIGHT BULBS
Step 1: Remove 12 screws on the back of
fireplace and open the rear cover.
There are 2 larger screws and 10
smaller screws.
Step 2: You will find 1 X 40W Type B-10
bulb under log-set bed.
Step 3: Loosen and remove the burnt out
bulb and replace with new bulb.
Step 4: Close the rear cover. Secure the
2 larger screws into the top left
corner hole and bottom right
corner holes as shown in the
diagram. Secure the 12 smaller
screws into the remaining holes.
MAINTENANCE / REPAIRS
Make sure the screws are in the
correct holes and have been
tightened.
Step 5: Plug in the unit
REPAIR SET
TOUCH-UP REPAIR PAINT
Paint directly on the mantel unit if neces-
sary. Fig. A.

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Fig. A
REPAIRS
If any problems are found with the original
parts during mantel assembly such as the
panels cannot be installed with the plastic
connector. Try to solve by one of the following
methods.
Tools required: Electric drill, drill bits 3/4 in
(10 mm) or 1/16 in (2 mm), pencil, hammer,
Philips screwdriver, safety goggles and gloves
(if necessary).
WARNING: Wear goggles before you
start drilling.
Option 1: Use the spare KD NUTS, KD
SCREWS and PLASTIC CONNECTOR
1. Place the PLASTIC CONNECTOR on the
mantel unit and mark the drill-holes as
shown in Fig. B.
Fig. B
2. Drill the holes with diameter 3/4 inches
(10 mm) and depth 3/4 inches
(10mm) on
the mantel. Each Plastic Connector needs 3
holes. See Fig. C.
Fig. C Fig. D
3. Gently install the KD NUTS into the
drilled-holes with hammer as shown in
Fig. D.
4. Attach the PLASTIC CONNECTOR and
lock in place with KD SCREWS as shown
in Fig. E.
Fig. E
Option 2:
Use the SMALL L-BRACKETS and
SCREWS.
1. Place the SMALL L-BRACKET to the unit
as shown and mark the drill-holes on the
mantel as shown in Fig. F.
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Fig. F
2. Drill the holes with diameter 1/16 in
(2 mm) and depth 5/16 in (8 mm) on the
mantel. Each SMALL L-BRACKET needs
4 holes. See Fig. G.
Fig. HFig. G
3. Attach the SMALL L-BRACKET and lock in
place with SCREWS as shown in Fig. H
CLEANING
To clean unit first turn off controls on unit and
unplug the unit from power source. To clean glass
display panel; remove dust with clean dry cloth
or to remove finger prints and other marks clean
glass with clean damp cloth. Do not use abrasive
cleaners or spray liquids on glass display panel
surface. Metal and metal painted parts should be
cleaned with damp cloth. Do not use abrasive
cleaners or spray liquids on these surfaces.
WARRANTY
Every electric fireplace heater is tested before
it leaves the factory and it is guaranteed for one
year. If the unit should fail to operate correctly
within one year from the date of purchase, call
customer service at 1-800-459-4409 (EST). We
will, at our discretion either repair or replace
the unit. It will have to be returned to us freight
prepaid and we will return the repaired or re-
placed unit to you freight prepaid. The company’s
sole obligation is to repair or replace the unit.
This warranty is void if in the opinion of Quality
Craft the unit has been tampered with, altered,
misused, damaged, abused or used with the
wrong power source. Light bulbs are not covered
by this warranty. The warranty is for homeowner
use only and does not cover units used in com-
mercial situations.
Imported by
Quality Craft
Laval, Quebec, Canada H7S 2G7
1-800-459-4409 (EST)
www.qualitycraft.com
Made in China
CLEANING / WARRANTY